When it comes to road movies I could watch over and over in my youth, Two-Lane Blacktop may not have been an all-time favorite but it certainly gets an honorable mention. However, its impact wasn’t so much for the… more»
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Feb 22, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Cheap Project? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The seller of this 1957 Chevrolet feels his reduced price of $5,500 is a very reasonable exchange for all of the potential he’s seeing here, and with this price reflecting a reduction of five hundred dollars already plus the… more»
Feb 18, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Former Army Staff Car: 1957 Chevrolet 150
In the era of the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955-57, the 150 was the entry-level model. Which would have likely been the choice for fleet purchases such as taxi cabs. But apparently, they appealed to the U.S. Army as well… more»
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Scooter Survivor! 1959 Vespa 150
Looking very vintage – though it’s missing Kate Hepburn – is this 1959 Vespa 150 here on craigslist. With an asking price of $8500 and located in dry Los Gatos, California, this scooter comes with abundant documentation from new,… more»
Dec 28, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Restored Black Widow Tribute: 1957 Chevrolet 150
In 1957, the Automobile Manufacturers Association (including Chevrolet) banned factory-sponsored after a nasty crash in the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans left 80 people (including spectators) dead. To get around the ban, a former race engineer started a… more»
Dec 26, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Original Paint! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Project
When you’re actively in the market for a tri-five project, it’s not uncommon for various obstacles to pop up during the search, as many of these cars seem to be plagued with rust issues or have already gotten modifications… more»
Dec 23, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Delivery Sedan Project: 1957 Chevrolet 150
During the Tri-Five era of Chevrolets, you could order a Delivery Sedan. It was a 2-door 150 station wagon with no side windows. My uncle had one of these for his bakery business, a 1957 hauler like the one… more»
Dec 9, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Sport Coupe Hardtop: 1957 Chevrolet 210
1957 was the final year for the Chevrolet 210 series, which was first marketed in ’53 as a mid-level offering placed between the bare-bones 150 and the more upscale Bel Air. During the 1955 mid-season, Chevy reintroduced the Sport… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Texas Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
When it comes to the Tri-Fives, it’s hard to go wrong choosing a ’55 for a project, and when it’s a droptop plus the more upscale Bel Air model that sweetens the idea all that much more. This one’s… more»
Oct 18, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Desert Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Project
Even though this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air only started out with two shades of paint colors originally, Regal Turquoise and India Ivory, throughout the decades it’s gained others so if you dig patina this one might make a fun… more»
Aug 26, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Unrestored Original 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
With only two owners and a storage period that spans nearly half its life, this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has a well-documented history and may be of particular interest to those who enjoy an extra set of doors on… more»
Aug 6, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Tri-Five Delight! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
It’s always a plus when you run across a ’55 Chevrolet with a history that can also be traced back the same number of years, but additional good news when the car happens to be the top-of-the-line Bel Air… more»
Jul 30, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Original Paint! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
We’ve featured quite a few tri-fives here on Barn Finds over the years, everything from complete project cars to trailer-queen restorations, but one condition that seems to be at least somewhat elusive is the well-preserved near survivor-status cars on… more»
May 7, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Real Survivor! 1955 Chevrolet 210
A few regular readers may have noticed that I use the term survivor sparingly, as there are just not that many cars with decades of age that really fall into the true meaning of that category. And this designation… more»
Jan 1, 2023 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Testing The Waters: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Let’s get the ALL-CAPS section of the ad out of the way first. The owner of this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air isn’t interested in actually selling his car for cash, but rather is testing the waters (as he puts… more»
Aug 9, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Former Police Car: 1955 Chevrolet 150 Handyman
The full-size Chevrolets were redesigned in 1955 and their three year-run would turn out some now iconic vehicles. Three versions of a 2-door station wagon were offered: the top-of-the-line Nomad with its own body, the mid-range 210, and the… more»
